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Dutch De & Het Words: Thema 2

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In Dutch every noun carries one of two definite articles: de (common gender, ~75% of nouns) or het (neuter gender, ~25%). There are no strict rules — the article must be memorised together with the word. This page lists all Thema 2 vocabulary organised by topic, each noun shown with its article, English translation and a photo to help it stick.

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Familie — Family

debroerbrother
dedochterdaughter
hetechtpaarcouple
defamiliefamily
defotograafphotographer
degastguest
hetgezinfamily
degrootmoedergrandmother
degrootvadergrandfather
dejongenboy
hetkindchild
dekleindochtergranddaughter
hetkleinkindgrandchild
dekleinzoongrandson
demanman
demoedermother
deneefnephew/cousin
hetneefjelittle nephew
denichtniece
hetnichtjelittle niece
deomagrandma
deoomuncle
deopagrandpa
deouderparent
deovergrootmoedergreat-grandmother
deovergrootvadergreat-grandfather
depersoonperson
deschoonmoedermother-in-law
deschoonouderparent-in-law
deschoonvaderfather-in-law
deschoonzussister-in-law
destiefbroerstepbrother
destiefmoederstepmother
destiefvaderstepfather
destiefzusstepsister
detanteaunt
detweelingtwins
devaderfather
devrouwwoman
dezoonson
dezussister
dezwagerbrother-in-law

Feesten & Vieringen — Parties & Celebrations

deafspraakappointment
hetbonnetjereceipt
hetcadeautjegift
hetfeestparty
defeestdagholiday
hetfeestjeparty
degeboortebirth
hetgelukhappiness
degroetgreeting
hethuwelijkwedding
hetplezierpleasure
hetstukpiece
hetstukjelittle piece
detaartcake
deuitnodiginginvitation
deverjaardagbirthday
dewenswish

Eten & Drinken — Food & Drink

dealcoholalcohol
deappelapple
debonreceipt
dekoffiecoffee
dekopcup
hetkopjecup
delepelspoon
hetmesknife
devorkfork
dewijnwine

School & Werk — School & Work

debaanjob
hetcontactcontact
heteindexamenfinal exam
hetexamenexam
hetformulierform
hetlokaalclassroom
hetonderzoekresearch
dereceptiereception
detandartsdentist
detiteltitle
detraditietradition
deuitspraakpronunciation
hetverschildifference
hetwerkwork

Thuis & Stad — Home & City

debabybaby
debezembroom
deboekwinkelbookshop
decrèchedaycare
defietsbicycle
deflesbottle
defotophoto
degrachtcanal
hetgemeentehuistown hall
dehonddog
dekamerroom
dekantinecanteen
dekatcat
hetkruispuntintersection
demuziekmusic
hetparfumperfume
deparapluumbrella
detaxitaxi
detijdtime
dewctoilet
dewoninghome
hetziekenhuishospital

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